Bass Lessons in Lake Alfred, FL

Instruments: Piano Violin Bass Guitar Electric Violin Double Bass Music

First lesson I start by assessing what level the student is at and what goals they have with their music and develop a lesson plan from there. I focus first on fundamentals of sound and technique to build a foundation for the student then work on scales and repertoire to get them playing music. From there it is a focus on musicality and performance. A lesson plan for example may be working on solo repertoire by breaking down the piece by focusing on different elements that make the song; the scale, they rhythm, certain patterns by measure, techniques required, etc. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Drums Bass Guitar Ukulele Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

Bass, drums, theory, vocal harmonies, songwriting, even ukulele -- take your pick (more than one if you like!), and let's see what strikes your fancy. With all of this experience (and it would take too long to list it all), I never lose sight of what YOU like, where YOU want to go, and how I can help YOU get there -- as fast as possible . . . with plenty of laughs along the way! Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Drums Bass Guitar Organ Harmonica Ukulele Mandolin

My experience date back to my early college days, where I began as a volunteer piano teacher for veterans in a retirement community. I taught for a few months, when I was approached by two different women, one who wanted me to perform cover songs at the retirement facility that she managed, and another who wanted me to give her husband private music lessons. I performed for a few years during college, but stopped teaching after my only student moved away. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Bass Guitar Banjo Ukulele

Every student starts or resumes classes at different levels. My job is to recognize that level and proceed accordingly. I like my students to be able to learn and progress at the rate they can or want to. Letting students let you know what they want to learn and at what pace, helps the student as well as the teacher in that progress. I like to tell my students that they will not only be a good player, but know exactly what they are doing. Read More

Instruments: Piano Guitar Voice Bass Guitar Synthesizer Music Keyboard Electric Guitar Classical Guitar Acoustic Guitar

For beginning students who are children, I typically start with Hal Leonard's Essential Elements. Once the student has progressed to have a grasp of the fundamentals, I will begin to introduce solo repertoire appropriate for their first recital performance. For adults, I try to find out what the student is interested in, and guide my instruction accordingly to keep the lessons engaging and fun, no matter their ability level. I truly believe in giving my students the freedom to select the songs and/or genres they like and that's because I believe passion is an integral aspect of learning. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Synthesizer Keyboard Acoustic Guitar

I then taught in home private lessons until the spring of 2003 where I went to work for Studio Music in Damascus, Maryland as a guitar and bass teacher until they went out of business in 2010. I then became an independent techer with in home lessons until the spring of 2017 I took a job as a guitar instructor at Victor Litz Music in Gaithersburg Maryland until I moved to the state of Florida where I now permanently reside. Read More

Instruments: Guitar Bass Guitar Lap Steel Guitar

I'm an energetic and passionate guitar/bass instructor who belives giving the gift of music to another is one of the greatest gifts in this world. I started studying guitar in 1992 and in 2002 attended Drexel University for Music Industies, before leaving in 2004 to tour the country with my Philadelphia based band, "The Brakes." I've had the opportunity to preform with acts like, Dave Matthews Band, John Fogerty, Live, Willie Nelson, Moe., Disco Biscuits, Dark Star Orchestra, and Trey Anastasio. Read More